Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#314

314. Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult

1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
Of our life's wild restless sea;
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, "Christian, follow Me."

2 As of old, Saint Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home and toil and kindred,
Leaving all for His dear sake.

3 Jesus calls us from the worship
Of the vain world's golden store,
From each idol that would keep us,
Saying "Christian, love Me more."

4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
Days of toil and hours of ease,
Still He calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love Me more than these."

5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies,
Savior, may we hear Thy call,
Give our hearts to Thine obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
• Title: Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:19
• Topic: Calling; Discipleship; Gospel Call and Response; Obedience; Service

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: William H. Jude, 1851-1922
• Key: G Major